Russian Revolution Project Research Projects for Animal Farm/ Russian Revolution
You are about to begin reading an allegorical book, Animal Farm, by George Orwell. An allegory is a story that uses fictional characters and situations to illustrate a factual situation or particular idea. Animal Farm represents the Russian Revolution as well as key Russian figures. The author, George Orwell, wrote the book after World War II at the height of Josef Stalin’s reign in Russia. It is important to understand the historical background of an allegorical story before reading it. Therefore, you are about to embark on a project delving into Russian history before and during the Communist era. At the end of this project, you should have a good understanding of the key figures in the Russian Revolution. You should also have a firm grasp on what Communism was, what it was intended to be, and what it became under Stalin. Finally, when you read Animal Farm, you will be able to make connections between the characters in the book and the actual historical figures.
1. People of the Revolution: Lenin, Stalin, Trotsky, Bolsheviks, Mensheviks, Cheka, White and red army, Czar Nicolas II, Rasputin, Find: 1). Birth 2). Education 3). Significance 4). Ideology/Vision 5). Role in the Russian Revolution http://www.gmu.edu/departments/economics/bcaplan/museum/hisfram1.htm
2. The Russian Revolution of 1917 through the Stalinist purges of the 1930s including: 1). Causes 2).Russia Germany WWII pact
When you are finished with your research, you must present your research on a PowerPoint using phrases from your notes and pictures. All the above-mentioned elements must be presented. Tasks:
All group members must be involved.
You must find 3-5 sources for your research as a group.
Take your notes on note cards using the format we have already learned for researching. Be sure to write your own name on the back of the note cards you create. (Finished by Wednesday-end of period 1)
Create one group bibliography citing all of your sources for all members. Remember to list alphabetically.(Finish by Wednesday-end of period 2)
Finish by creating a PowerPoint presentation** to highlight all of your required information. Use visuals and phrases from your research. (Thursday)
Note cards, Bibliography, and PowerPoint Presentations all due Friday, November 20, 2009.
Research Projects for Animal Farm/ Russian Revolution
You are about to begin reading an allegorical book, Animal Farm, by George Orwell. An allegory is a story that uses fictional characters and situations to illustrate a factual situation or particular idea. Animal Farm represents the Russian Revolution as well as key Russian figures. The author, George Orwell, wrote the book after World War II at the height of Josef Stalin’s reign in Russia.
It is important to understand the historical background of an allegorical story before reading it. Therefore, you are about to embark on a project delving into Russian history before and during the Communist era. At the end of this project, you should have a good understanding of the key figures in the Russian Revolution. You should also have a firm grasp on what Communism was, what it was intended to be, and what it became under Stalin. Finally, when you read Animal Farm, you will be able to make connections between the characters in the book and the actual historical figures.
1. People of the Revolution: Lenin, Stalin, Trotsky, Bolsheviks, Mensheviks, Cheka, White and red army, Czar Nicolas II, Rasputin,
Find:
1). Birth 2). Education 3). Significance 4). Ideology/Vision 5). Role in the Russian Revolution
http://www.gmu.edu/departments/economics/bcaplan/museum/hisfram1.htm
2. The Russian Revolution of 1917 through the Stalinist purges of the 1930s including: 1). Causes 2).Russia Germany WWII pact
3).Potsdam Conference 4).1930s purges 5). Stalin’s 5 year plan 6). Bolsheviks, Mensheviks, Cheka, White and Red army
(What happened, When did it happen, Why did it happen).
Create a timeline of significant political events
http://www.geographia.com/russia/rushis06.htm
http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Russian_Revolution.aspx
3. George Orwell and the controversy surrounding Animal Farm
1). Orwell’s early life and background as a writer and influences. 2). Marxism 3). The Communist Manifesto 4). How Animal Farm was received and the effect of novel worldwide
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/orwell_george.shtml
http://www.newsweek.com/id/166816
4. Communism, Socialism, Capitalism, Totalitarianism, and Democracy
http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761572241/communism.html
http://usinfo.state.gov/products/pubs/whatsdem/whatdm2.htm
BRAIN POP LINKS
CommunismMOVIES FROM UNITED STREAMING
(Download them to your computer if they don't stream well)Rise of Communism
Communist Revolution
Communism and the Soviet Union
Famous Author George Orwell: 1903-1950
The Soviet Union Chronicles 19-5-1924
Men of Our Time: Lenin
Lenin Takes Control
When you are finished with your research, you must present your research on a PowerPoint using phrases from your notes and pictures. All the above-mentioned elements must be presented.
Tasks:
- You must find 3-5 sources for your research as a group.
Recommended Search Sites:GALE (articles)
ESBSCO (articles)
WorldBook Encyclopedia
United Streaming (videos)
email Mrs. Kulbak at mkulbak@nssd112.org if you need the password to get in from home
- Finish by creating a PowerPoint presentation** to highlight all of your required information. Use visuals and phrases from your research. (Thursday)
Note cards, Bibliography, and PowerPoint Presentations all due Friday, November 20, 2009.